What is a pro or con of living in Blacksburg, Virginiacompared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 10% cheaper in Blacksburg.

What salary do I need to live in Blacksburg, Virginia copmared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Northampton, Massachusetts could decrease to $45,261 in Blacksburg, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTHAMPTON vs. BLACKSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 9.5% cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,261 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton, MA vs. Blacksburg, VA

Compared to Northampton, Blacksburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

28.1% lower

Health

30.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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